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country flag The Championship Round 16
Aston Villa vs. Bolton Wanderers
Fri 02 November 2018 19:45
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Aston Villa

Last updated: Sat 03 November 2018 06:46
In Brief

Villa have now lost two of Dean Smith's first three games. Keinan Davis and Albert Adomah could return but Birkir Bjarnason out.

Looking Back

It has not been the best of starts for Dean Smith as Aston Villa manager collecting one win and two defeats from his three matches in charge. It is now just two wins in 13 games for Villa who are struggling in the bottom half.

Villa were beaten 1-0 at QPR last Friday, another poor performance where they offered very little going forward.

Looking Ahead

Smith has not really tried to make many changes to his Villa side so far but may decide to for this game.

Birkir Bjarnason went off with a knock last week and has been ruled out. Albert Adomah who missed that game though could return. Keinan Davis is hoping to make his long-awaited return to the squad.

Points of Interest

Villa have a good home record of three wins, three draws and just one defeat at Villa Park so far this season.

Bolton Wanderers

Last updated: Sat 03 November 2018 06:46
In Brief

Bolton go down to another defeat against Hull. Gary O'Neil and Sammy Ameobi injured. Jason Lowe and Josh Magennis doubtful.

Looking Back

Bolton's poor form continues. They have now collected just one point in five games as they drop closer to the bottom three. There is now some pressure on boss Phil Parkinson too.

Bolton's latest defeat saw them go down 1-0 at home to Hull last weekend. They conceded an early goal and never looked like getting back into the game.

Looking Ahead

Parkinson cannot seem to identify his best side. He has played a variety of different systems and formations in recent games making it difficult to predict what he might do next.

Gary O'Neil and Sammy Ameobi are both still missing due to injury while Jason Lowe and Josh Magennis are both doubts.

Points of Interest

Bolton have two wins, three draws and two defeats away from home this term. Bolton won 1-0 at home to Villa last season but lost 1-0 at Villa Park.

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Bolton Wanderers

Last updated: Sat 03 November 2018 06:46
In Brief

Bolton go down to another defeat against Hull. Gary O'Neil and Sammy Ameobi injured. Jason Lowe and Josh Magennis doubtful.

Looking Back

Bolton's poor form continues. They have now collected just one point in five games as they drop closer to the bottom three. There is now some pressure on boss Phil Parkinson too.

Bolton's latest defeat saw them go down 1-0 at home to Hull last weekend. They conceded an early goal and never looked like getting back into the game.

Looking Ahead

Parkinson cannot seem to identify his best side. He has played a variety of different systems and formations in recent games making it difficult to predict what he might do next.

Gary O'Neil and Sammy Ameobi are both still missing due to injury while Jason Lowe and Josh Magennis are both doubts.

Points of Interest

Bolton have two wins, three draws and two defeats away from home this term. Bolton won 1-0 at home to Villa last season but lost 1-0 at Villa Park.

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Round 1
Reading - Derby County 1 - 2
Hull City - Aston Villa 1 - 3
Round 4
Derby County - Ipswich Town 2 - 0
Round 11
Hull City - Leeds United 0 - 1
Round 12
Leeds United - Brentford 1 - 1
Round 15
Middlesbrough - Derby County 1 - 1
Round 16
Aston Villa - Bolton Wanderers 2 - 0
Round 17
Sheffield United - Sheffield Wednesday 0 - 0
Round 18
Leeds United - Bristol City 2 - 0
Round 20
Sheffield United - Leeds United 0 - 1
Round 21
West Bromwich Albion - Aston Villa 2 - 2
Round 22
Derby County - Nottingham Forest 0 - 0
Round 24
Leeds United - Blackburn Rovers 3 - 2
Round 25
Leeds United - Hull City 0 - 2
Round 26
Derby County - Middlesbrough 1 - 1
Round 27
Leeds United - Derby County 2 - 0
Round 28
Norwich City - Birmingham City 3 - 1
Bolton Wanderers - West Bromwich Albion 0 - 2
Round 31
Aston Villa - Sheffield United 3 - 3
Round 34
Nottingham Forest - Derby County 1 - 0
Round 35
Leeds United - West Bromwich Albion 4 - 0
Round 39
West Bromwich Albion - Birmingham City 3 - 2
Round 42
Leeds United - Sheffield Wednesday 1 - 0
Round 46
Derby County - West Bromwich Albion 3 - 1
Round Play-Off 1/2 Final (1)
Aston Villa - West Bromwich Albion 2 - 1
Derby County - Leeds United 0 - 1
Round Play-Off 1/2 Final (2)
West Bromwich Albion - Aston Villa 1 - 0
(3 : 4 AP)
Leeds United - Derby County 2 - 4
Round Play-Off Final
Aston Villa - Derby County 2 - 1